Liverpool continued their brilliant form with another comfortable win in the Merseyside derby midweek. They now face Villareal in the Champions league semi final on Wednesday night at home and will be looking to continue their quadruple run. Villareal have been in solid form and hence we expect a close match.
Our betting predictions for Liverpool vs Villareal match are:
Liverpool vs Villareal Betting Tips
Safe Bets
Liverpool have been solid defensively keeping six clean sheets in the last ten games while Villareal have conceded only three goals in their last five matches. Hence we expect a low scoring match and suggest betting on less than 3.5 goals being scored in the match at odds of 1.55 (betway).
Mohammed Salah got another assist over the weekend and will be a key man against Villareal solid’s defense. Betting on him to score at odds of 1.72 (bet365) is a safe bet.
We expect both teams to be less attacking as Liverpool have had a hectic few weeks while Villareal will be looking to hold Liverpool in the first leg at Anfield. Hence betting on less than 3.5 goals and 11.5 corners being conceded at odds of 2.00 (betway) is a bet you should not miss out on.
Quick Rich
Capoue will be a key man for Villareal in midfield to break Liverpool’s attacks and therefore betting on him to get booked at odds of 3.20 (bet365) gives high returns at minimal risk.
Though we expect a close match, Liverpool will be looking to get a lead and have been one of the best teams in Europe this season. We expect the final scoreline to be Liverpool 1-0 Villareal at odds of 8.00 (bet365) or 2-0 at odds of 6.50 (bet365).
Win/Lose/Draw
Villareal have been the dark horses of the Champions league knocking out Juventus and Bayern Munich. They are the Europa league holders and have the experience to win in knockout games, however Liverpool have home advantage, a better quality side and are favourites to win the Champions league and hence we expect them to win this match at odds of 1.30 (betway).
Bet During the Match
If Villareal get an early goal we expect Liverpool to play a more attacking strategy and suggest betting on more than 3.5 goals being scored in the match at odds of 2.50 (bet365).
Liverpool Overall form- DDWWW
Villareal Overall form- WDDWW
